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Ralph Macchio, Yuji Okumoto and Courtney Heggeler in “Cobra Kai”

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Daniel-san (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny (William Zabka”) return to the dojo for the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai,” premiering Thursday, July 18, on Netflix.

Rolling up the mats: ‘Cobra Kai’ dojo prepares to close doors after Season 6

By Dana Simpson

After five complete seasons — across two different platforms — “Cobra Kai” may know better than most series what it takes to survive in the business. Back in the dojo to begin its sixth and final season, the Karate Kid franchise spinoff series has big plans for the year ahead. It all begins Thursday, July 18, on Netflix.

“Cobra Kai,” the karate-centric dramedy series from creators Jon Hurwitz (“Obliterated”), Josh Heald (“Hot Tub Time Machine,” 2010) and Hayden Schlossberg (“Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” 2004), had audiences and “The Karate Kid” (1984) fans gripped from its very first episode back in May 2018. At that time, the budding series was an original YouTube Red (now YouTube Premium) production, but in 2020, when YouTube opted to sweep the leg on the series, Netflix picked it

up and kept the action rolling just as it had previously done with shows such as “Arrested Development,” “Lucifer” and “Manifest.”

An expansion of what fans of the franchise are now calling the Miyagiverse — thanks to the late Pat Morita’s (“Mulan,” 1998) classic role as Mr. Miyagi in the original Karate Kid film franchise — “Cobra Kai” follows the 1984 film’s lead protagonist and antagonist, Daniel “Daniel-san” LaRusso (Ralph Macchio, “My Cousin Vinny,” 1992) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka, “How I Met You Mother”), now grown up and reuniting their spirited feud thanks to their ties to opposing dojos in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley.

Despite the series having been pretty high-octane until the surprisingly tame Season 5 finale, the cast and crew wish for fans of the show to note that there is a lot planned for the coming sixth season.

“With Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley,” reads the official Netflix description, “our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate.”

While many of the actors have remained tight-lipped about the details of Season 6, others, like Gianni DeCenzo (“Coop and Cami Ask the World”), who plays Demetri Alexopoulos, have been more open to sharing their thoughts and feelings during interviews — even if sometimes the answer is unexpected. For example, when What’s On Netflix reporter Jacob Robinson asked what’s in store for Demetri in Season 6, DeCenzo replied: “He slips and falls and dies.”

“No ...” DeCenzo soon clarified, “He’s become better at karate. He got a super hot, super popular girlfriend. Things have been going great for him. He ended

up in the semifinals of the All-Valley tournament, which was his first tournament ever, and it was terrific. So yeah, I want to see him grow even more in Season 6. And yeah, I can’t give out any spoilers, but it will be a great season.”

“Cobra Kai” also stars Martin Kove (“The Karate Kid,” 1984), Xolo Mariduena (“Blue Beetle,” 2023), Jacob Bertrand (“Ready Player One,” 2018), Mary Mouser (“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” 2014), Peyton List (“Bunk’d”), Courtney Henggeler (“Mom”), Tanner Buchanan (“Designated Survivor”), Vanessa Rubio (“Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”), Dallas Dupree Young (“The Big Show Show”), Yuji Okumoto (“The Karate Kid Part II,” 1986), Alicia Hannah-Kim (“Minx”), Griffin Santopietro (“The Week Of,” 2018) and Oona O’Brien (“Sky High,” 2020).

What’s Available NOW On

“Marvel’s Hit-Monkey”Season 2 (July 15)

“UnPrisoned” - Season 2 (July 17)

“The American” (July 19)

Traveling from Japan to New York City, Monkey (Fred Tatasciore) finds a path to escape his life of killing, while Bryce (Jason Sudeikis) attempts to repair the damage to those he wronged in life. But what will it cost them to undo the past? Cristin Milioti also voice stars.

“My Spy The Eternal City” (July 18) Back by popular demand, “My Spy’s” dynamic duo, veteran CIA operative JJ (Dave Bautista) and his 14-year-old stepdaughter and protégé Sophie (Chloe Coleman), reunite to save the world when a high school choir tour of Italy is interrupted by a nefarious nuclear plot targeting the Vatican. Kristen Schaal, Flula Borg, Craig Robinson, Billy Barratt, Taeho K, Anna Faris and Ken Jeong round out the cast.

“Angels in the Outfield” (July 15) Foster kid Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves the Anaheim Angels, even though they’re the worst team in the major leagues. His estranged dad promises to reunite the family if the Angels make it to the World Series, so Roger decides to ask for some divine help and prays that his favorite team will turn things around.

“Pupstruction” - Season 1, New Episodes (July 17)

This imaginative, music-filled animated series that follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team – a doggone hard-working construction crew that ranges from some of the brawniest breeds to irresistibly cute and playful puppies. It centers on Phinny, an innovative young corgi, who might be the smallest pup on the crew but proves that you don’t need big paws to have big dreams or big ideas.

“America’s Funniest Home Videos” - Seasons 27-29 (July 17) Catch up on all the laughs we three more complete seasons of this long-running, laugh-out-loud clips show. Each week, the audience votes on the funniest home video submitted, giving the lucky owner lifechanging cash prize.

“EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation” (July 19)

Dedicated to preserving the magic while embracing the future, Imagineers have been hard at work reimagining Epcot for new generations of visitors. From revitalizing classic attractions to introducing innovative experiences, the transformation of Epcot promises to be nothing short of spectacular.

The Alexander family is still a mess. Paige’s (Kerry Washington) therapy practice is in trouble, Finn’s (Faly Rakotohavana) anxiety is through the roof, Edwin (Delroy Lindo) is still figuring out how to get his life together outside of prison, and their relationships are more complicated than ever. The family needs help, and it’s time to call in a professional – other than Paige.

“UNINTERRUPTED’s Top Class Tennis” - Season 1 (July 18)

From Executive Producers LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Sloane Stephens (2017 US Open Champion) comes an all-access look into the demanding world of junior tennis and the elite teenage players striving to go pro. The series follows the hard work and sacrifice of four junior tennis players as they make their way to the Orange Bowl, a competition that could make or break their careers as tennis pros.

“How I Caught My Killer”Season 2 (July 18)

Season 2 of this true crime docuseries highlights more real-life stories behind unique homicide cases with in-depth interviews, authentic archival material and cinematic recreations all packaged together into a fresh spin in the genre.

“Betty la Fea, the Story Continues” - Season 1 (July 19) What comes after happily ever after? Picking up two years since her departure from Ecomoda, Betty (Ana Maria Orozco) is still married to Armando (Jorge Enrique Abello) but on the brink of divorce. When Roberto (Kepa Amuchastegui), Armando’s father and Ecomoda founder, has passes away, his dying wish is for Betty to return to the company.

“Homicide: Los Angeles” (July 16)

From “Law & Order” creator Dick Wolf, Wolf Entertainment and Alfred Street Industries comes this new docuseries that illuminates the stories of notorious murder cases as told by the people who know them best: the detectives and prosecutors who cracked them.

“Too Hot To Handle” - Season 6 (July 19)

New season, new prize fund, new twists — and a naughty new sidekick for Lana, who’s stirring up trouble among the villa’s sexy singles.

Based on the story of Joy Womack (Talia Ryder), one of the very few Americans ever accepted into Russia’s elite Bolshoi Ballet. Testing the limits of dedication, determination, sacrifice and virtuosity, Joy’s brilliance is an inspirational journey into the most competitive, hostile dance school in the world.

“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (Available Now) Lawman Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and outcast Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity.

“Find Me Falling” (July 19) Coming off a flop album and his biggest hit’s dwindling popularity, aging rock star John Allman (Harry Connick Jr.) decides to take a break from his career to reclaim his spark. He moves to an isolated cliffside home on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Cyprus, but his dream of keeping a low profile is derailed when he is routinely confronted by desperate souls and later faced with even more complicated surprises.

“Sweet Home”Season 3 (July 19) In a world where monsterization ends and a new era of humanity begins, those standing at the blurred crossroads between monsters and humans face an even greater struggle to make a difficult choice in this Korean drama thriller series.

Sports Zone

Round. From Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. (Live) Friday

12 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf Dana Open, Second Round. From Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio. (Live)

1 p.m. ESPN2 2024 NFL Flag Championships From Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Live)

2 p.m. ESPN2 2024 NFL Flag Championships From Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Live)

3 p.m. ESPN2 2024 NFL Flag Championships From Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Live)

3:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200, Qualifying. From Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Ind. (Live)

4 p.m. ESPN2 2024 NFL Flag Championships From Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Live)

5 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Barracuda Championship, Second Round. From Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, Calif. (Live)

6:30 p.m. ATTPT MLB Baseball Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Live)

7 p.m. ESPN NBA Summer League Basketball Teams TBA. Basketball action from the NBA Summer League. (Live) SNY MLB Baseball New York Mets at Miami Marlins. From loanDepot Park in Miami. (Live)

8:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200. From Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Ind. (Live)

9 p.m. ESPN 2024 WNBA 3-Point and Skills Challenge WNBA players compete in 3-point shooting and skills competitions during All-Star weekend. (Live)

3:30 a.m. FS1 NRL Rugby Newcastle Knights vs. Brisbane Broncos. From McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. (Live)

5 a.m. USA 2024 Open Championship Third Round. From Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. (Live) Saturday

7 a.m. WGRZ-2 2024 Open Championship Third Round. From Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. (Live) WICU-12 2024 Open Championship Third Round. From Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. (Live)

12 p.m. ESPN2 2024 NFL Flag Championships From Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Live) USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Pennzoil 250, Qualifying. From Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. (Live)

1 p.m. ESPN2 2024 NFL Flag Championships From Tom Benson Hall

of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Live) USA NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400, Qualifying. From Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. (Live)

2 p.m. ESPN 2024 NFL Flag Championships From Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Live)

3 p.m. ESPN 2024 NFL Flag Championships From Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. (Live)

FS1 Horse Racing Saratoga Live. Live horse racing from Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Live) SNY Horse Racing Saratoga Live. Live horse racing from Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. (Live)

WKBW-7 Premier Lacrosse League New York Atlas vs. Boston Cannons. From Rafferty Stadium in Fairfield, Conn. (Live)

3:30 p.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Pennzoil 250. From Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. (Live)

4 p.m. ESPN NBA Summer League Basketball Teams TBA. Basketball action from the NBA Summer League. (Live)

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 BIG3 Basketball Week 6. Week 6 action from Moda Center in Portland, Ore. (Live)

WPIX-11 MLB Baseball New York Mets at Miami Marlins. From loanDepot Park in Miami. (Live)

5 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Barracuda Championship, Third Round. From Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, Calif. (Live)

WGRZ-2 WICU-12 Horse Racing Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series. Following all the action from the world of horse racing. (Live)

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 Horse Racing FOX Saratoga Saturday. (Live)

6 p.m. ESPN NBA Summer League Basketball Teams TBA. Basketball action from the NBA Summer League. (Live)

6:30 p.m. ATTPT MLB Baseball Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates. From PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Live)

7 p.m. WNYW-5 MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers. From Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Live) WUTV-29 MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live)

8 p.m.

In Focus

“Snowpiercer”

populated with the world’s only remaining humans as it circles the globe.

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BY JAY BOBBIN

Auto racing gets into high gear in ‘Grand Prix’

Just as exciting almost 60 years later, director John Frankenheimer’s superbly photographed 1966 drama “Grand Prix” — which Turner Classic Movies shows Thursday, July 18, as part of its “Star of the Month” salute to co-star Eva Marie Saint — weaves a bounty of driver’s-seat footage (often utilizing the split-screen technique) throughout the personal stories of on-the-track rivals played by James Garner, Yves Montand and Brian Bedford, among others. Saint plays a journalist who’s doing a story on the Formula One season and its participants, one of whom (Montand) she has a passionate romance with, though he’s married. Garner’s character leaves the sport for a while and turns to sportscasting but he eventually makes his way back to being behind the wheel. Even if such subplots seem like the stuff of soap opera, they’re worth the racing sequences they yield, widely considered to be the standard for this sort of tale. The picture won Oscars for best film editing, sound and sound effects.

“Mayberry R.F.D.” (Catchy Comedy, Sunday, July 14): When “The Andy Griffith Show” closed up shop, many of its characters continued in this similarly gentle-humored spinoff, being shown here in an all-weekend marathon. George Lindsey’s Goober Pyle and Jack Dodson’s Howard Sprague were among those who were carried forward, but the central role went to Ken Berry, an addition to the franchise as farmer and town-council chief Sam Jones. Like Griffith’s Sheriff Andy Taylor, he’s a widower with a young son (played by Buddy Foster, Jodie Foster’s brother).

Francoise Hardy in “Grand Prix”

Across 1. Lois of “Family Guy” and Marge of “The Simpsons,” e.g.

Hurting

7. Game just before the finals

11. Potato, on Indian menus

13. Gentle sound 14. Qatari leader

Sunday

Mary Makes It Easy

FOOD 12:30 p.m.

Sometimes, the kitchen can feel a little intimidating. But with Mary Berg at your side, anything is possible. During this episode, Berg invites viewers to make checkered tablecloth magic with recipes for Italian-American restaurant night.

Tulsa King

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

The hit streaming series starring Sylvester Stallone as fresh out of prison New York mafia capo, Dwight “The General” Manfredi, makes its network debut. Exiled to what might as well be another planet — Tulsa, Okla. — Dwight begins to build a crew.

House of the Dragon

HBO 9 p.m.

Following the death of King Viserys (Paddy Considine), Westeros is plunged into turmoil. Despite Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) taking up the Iron Throne, House Targaryen is splitting at the seams as Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) plans to challenge her half-brother.

Monday

The Bachelorette

WKBW-7 8 p.m.

A lover of reading, paddle boarding and traveling, Jenn Tran began her search for love in Joey Graziadei’s season of “The Bachelor.” Now, Jenn’s got a bouquet of roses for herself, and is ready to take on this romantic relay as she searches for the one.

BBQ Brawl

FOOD 9 p.m.

Welcome to the third annual BBQ Games. This week, Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio introduce the contenders to the coveted PIG-asus Trophy, up for grabs at the end of a Texas-sized culinary relay race, jam-packed with twists and turns.

Tuesday

Chopped

FOOD 8 p.m.

The chefs are asked to crush open crustaceans

Crossword Puzzle

15. TV lawyer Goodman

16. Issa Rae series 18. Sandra Oh series

20. Bell sound 21. Levi’s jeans brand

25. War god 26. Actress in “Sudden Impact” (1983)

27. “Be prepared” org.

28. Mormons: Abbr. 29. Katherine of “Grey’s Anatomy”

32. “Friends” character

34. Wine component

36. “Cheers” barfly

37. Jeff Daniels Netflix series

41. David Hasselhoff’s show 44. “Watermark” chanteuse

45. Double-reed instrument

46. Motorist’s org. 47. Lamar who was briefly on “The Kardashians” 48. Take care of 49. Neighbor of a Vietnamese 50. “___ of Us”

Down

1. Thing worn while singing to Robin Thicke

2. Asia’s Trans ___ mountains

3. Legendary Don

Cornelius show

4. Cupcake topper

5. “The ___ Road Home” (war drama miniseries)

6. “The Biggest ___”

7. Break away

8. Cousin of an ostrich

9. Peace, in Russia

10. Tee off

12. Half of an old comedy duo

17. Fifty-fifty

19. Those with clout

22. “La Reina del Sur” airer

23. “SNL” alum Sandberg

24. ___-relief

25. Riding the waves

27. Antioxidant food

preservative

30. Chewed with canine teeth, perhaps

31. Peru’s capital

32. Hamm of “Mad Man”

33. Gluck’s “___ ed Euridice”

35. Kind of star

36. Mandarin greeting

38. Org. with eligibility rules

39. City on the Rhone

40. Unconvincing

41. Autonomous software program

42. Grandpa Simpson

43. Hither’s partner

in each and every round, making sensational seafood meals that leave the judges shell-shocked. However, realizing big ambitions in a tight time frame causes trouble. Then, things get risky during desert.

Judge Steve Harvey

WKBW-7 9 p.m.

Steve Harvey is behind the bench to dispense judgment, compassion, common sense, a bit of humor and the life experience only he can offer. If you’ve got problems, he can tell you why. It’s his courtroom, and everyone else is only plaintiffs.

Wednesday

MasterChef

WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.

against the judge of their choice.

Thursday

Lucky 13

WKBW-7 9 p.m.

Just how well do you know what you don’t know?

This new game show has contestants tackle 13 trivia questions that not only want to know how well you know the ones you know, but also how well you know the ones you don’t for a shot at $1 million. Inmate to Roommate A&E 10 p.m.

tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts. Down in the Valley STARZ 9 p.m.

This docuseries continues with a fourth installment, tonight delving deeper into complexities of the Deep South’s rich and complex culture. Host Nicco Annan invites viewers to indulge in the sensuality, music and diverse stories unique to the area.

Saturday

The Kitchen FOOD 11 a.m.

The rent sure was cheaper back in prison. Analisa and Vada are pushed to their limits when former inmate Mark disappears without a trace. Then, Aaron “borrows” his roommate’s car, proving there is a fine line between “borrowing” and grand theft.

Friday

Lingo

WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.

Is winning thousands of dollars worth the

It’s a vacation for the tastebuds as Katie Lee Biegel and Sunny Anderson take on a fish, lemon and asparagus dish perfect for foil heating before adding a campfire blueberry bread pudding. Then Geoffrey Zakarian adds tasty Greek pita sandwiches.

the WNBA All-Stars take the court for the big game at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Eastern Conference took last year’s game 143-127 over the West.

The auditions are over, so now the games begin. Home cooks from four generations (Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers) compete in the ultimate cook-off, carefully watched by culinary titans Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich.

Guy’s Grocery Games

FOOD 9 p.m.

This week, Guy Fieri challenges three culinary experts to prepare their best dishes using 10 items or less. The winner of Fieri’s gauntlet gains $15,000 and can wager up to $5,000 in a super-salty seafood battle